Definition of "thruster" in English

noun

1. One who thrusts, who pushes or stabs.

2. A device for propelling an object, especially a spacecraft or a ship (marine vessel).

3. (nautical) A bow thruster or a stern thruster.

4. (surfing) A surfboard (usually a shortboard) with three fins of approximately equal size, one centred at the back, one on each side about 25cm forward and out near the rails.

5. An ambitious, driven person; a go-getter.